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Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,174

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEXRTLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $19,500 $35,155 $37,505
Base Invoice $18,528 $32,140 $34,283
Technology Package 2,300    
215/45HR17 300    
Premium Package 2,600    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115    
Navigation system   2,350  
Technology Package 2,074    
215/45HR17 269    
Premium Package 2,348    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93    
Navigation system   2,143  
Options (change) 5,390 2,350 0
Options (change) 4,846 2,143 0
Destination 800 830 830
Total Price $25,690 $38,335 $38,335
Total Invoice $24,174 $35,113 $35,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,895
Model Year201420142014
ModelForteRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEXRTLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$25,690$38,335$38,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$37,195$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$24,174$35,113$35,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,044-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,174$34,069$34,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201420142014
ModelForteRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEXRTLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear defrost$200  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,515$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044-1,044

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20142014
ModelForteRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in122.0 in
Length179.5 in206.8 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height56.5 in70.3 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Honda Ridgeline specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested255070%
Total Not Requested107530%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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